Chapter 1432: Chapter 1432: Xigu Xiu
The concert ended, and the crowd left the venue reluctantly.
Ye Fan, Mengyao, Lu Qianqian, Sixue, and Du Xueqi were in one car, while another car was left for Zhou Qiuyan’s manager. Zhou Qiuyan and a few close friends were in a car too, benefiting from the Lu Family’s hospitality.
Lu Qianqian hosted, and Zhou Qiuyan’s manager, along with these friends, felt extremely honored, with feelings of gratitude towards Zhou Qiuyan running deep.
As Zhou Qiuyan’s friend, Lu Qianqian extended her hospitality, also aiming to support Zhou Qiuyan’s presence.
In the car with Ye Fan and others, Du Xueqi was driving and said, "A group of enemies appeared, Qiu Wen followed them. Before the enemy could plant the bomb, I stopped their further actions."
"That’s how it should be," Ye Fan nodded.
"Qiu Wen won’t be in trouble alone, will she?" Mengyao asked worriedly.
"Qiu Wen is focused on surveillance. Even if she encounters trouble, she can resolve it herself, as long as she’s not surrounded. Otherwise, there won’t be an issue." Ye Fan trusted in Qiu Wen’s ability and strength and wasn’t overly concerned.
Lu Qianqian and Sixue were stunned upon hearing this news, not expecting the enemies to be so brazen.
Beneath the seemingly calm night, there was a murderous intent that left them trembling.
If Ye Fan hadn’t prepared ahead, who knows what could have happened?
One careless moment, and they’d be buried under a bombing attack, and at that time, it would be disastrous.
"Weren’t the enemies primarily aiming to kidnap us? Why would they go to such lengths to kill us?" Sixue asked, puzzled.
"There are many who want to muddle things in Jin City and fish in troubled waters, nothing to worry about," Ye Fan explained, "There are those who want to kidnap you to threaten Lu Binwang and Qi Haomin, but there are also those who want to go further and kill."
"I see," Lu Qianqian pondered.
The joyful emotions brought by the concert disappeared as Lu Qianqian and Sixue’s faces were marked with deep concern.
"Don’t worry, with us here, you won’t be harmed," Mengyao reassured.
Lu Qianqian and Sixue finally felt at ease.
In the car with Zhou Qiuyan and others, including the manager and several celebrities, traveling with Zhou Qiuyan and attending Lu Qianqian’s hosted banquet, they felt immensely honored and grateful towards Zhou Qiuyan.
At a certain star-rated hotel, inside a suite.
A shadowy expression hung over Nishida’s face.
Beside him, with strength equivalent to Asai, stood Nishida and Yamamoto behind him.
Nishida was well-prepared, determined to acquire the Ancient Painting at the auction.
His top-tier team comprises Nishida, Yamamoto, and Asai.
Each of these three commands thirty elite forces.
Nishida and Yamamoto guarded by Nishida’s side, their lineup hidden nearby.
Asai operated in the shadows, acting as Nishida’s undisclosed strength.
Besides these forces, there were other hidden powers, exceptionally obscured.
Nishida possessed two map fragments, one in his hand and the other held by another extraordinarily secretive group, whose members and size were unknown even to Nishida.
Through phone contact, Nishida only knew the opposing leader was a woman, with little other information.
"Asai reported the mission failed, the enemy was prepared, risking exposure," Nishida said indifferently, "Apparently, someone is following one of Asai’s people, trying to locate Asai’s hideout. Asai already ordered separate withdrawal, hoping to shake off the enemy, or else it will cause significant trouble."
"Asai targeted the Terminator, and losing this battle is acceptable," Nishida said grimly, his tone complex when mentioning the ’Terminator.’
After all, they’ve interacted with Ye Fan many times.
Each time, they suffered heavy losses at Ye Fan’s hands.
"Taking on the Terminator requires effort and strategy, it can’t be rushed," Yamamoto commented.
They knew of Ye Fan’s terrifying identity as the Terminator.
Those were bloody lessons learned, impossible to forget.
"We can’t assist Asai now; hopefully, Asai can handle it and stay hidden, better supporting us. That concealed strength must not be lost," Nishida prayed earnestly.
Given the situation, they couldn’t aid Asai; all they could do was pray, placing their hopes in Asai.
"There’s a Huaxia saying, ’Two fists aren’t a match for four hands.’ To deal with Ye Fan, we must rely on mobility and surprise, catching him off-guard to succeed," Yamamoto said, "If we have a chance to eliminate Ye Fan, we should seize it. If we don’t, there’s no need to force matters; everything should prioritize obtaining the treasure map fragments."
Nishida had his thoughts, saying, "Ye Fan is strong, and we must acknowledge this. However, the forces he can deploy are ultimately limited, not to mention in this complex adversarial relationship. Not only us but others also harbor deadly intent towards him. With proper utilization, we can benefit."
They treated Ye Fan with utmost caution, not daring any negligence.
But in dealing with Ye Fan, they had their ideas and strategies.
"From what we’ve gathered, ignore those low-tier forces, they don’t matter much. However, E Country, Old Left, Peng Bird, and Black Cat Team must be watched carefully. Their hostilities extend beyond the auction, aimed at us as well, knowing the two map fragments we hold are a huge temptation," Nishida warned.
"That Old Left is not to be underestimated. I’ve dealt with him, and he’s a formidable opponent with unconventional moves," Nishida said seriously.
"Snatching the third map fragment will surely incite fierce battles; we must be cautious and prepare for enemies from all sides because we don’t know when these forces will strike us," Yamamoto said, "Regarding financial prowess, our chances are high. If we win the auction for that Ancient Painting, we will become the targets."
"We must secure ownership of this treasure, even at the cost of our lives," Nishida said viciously.
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